National Master Chess Coaches in Rochester, MN
Looking for chess in Rochester, MN? This guide collects the clubs, coaches, and tournaments listed in and around the city, then points you toward the wider Minnesota scene when you want more. This page keeps the focus on national master coaches while still connecting you to the broader local chess scene.
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Chess communities hold together when clubs, teachers, and organizers reinforce one another. This page keeps Rochester's options side by side so you can find a place to play, someone to learn from, and the next event without hopping between sites. If Rochester looks quiet, nearby places like Bloomington, MN, Renaissance Bloomington Hotel 5500 American Blvd West Bloomington, MN, and Chess Castle of Minnesota 10 Southdale Center Suite 910 Edina, MN are usually the fastest next step.
- Tournaments are where rated results happen — check the dates and format before you commit to travel.
- If the local list is short, widen to nearby cities — players often treat the whole area as one scene.
Minnesota has 1,009 USCF-rated players. See full Minnesota USCF stats
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National Master Coaches
These coach profiles match the national master title filter for Rochester, MN.
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Chess Clubs Nearby
2 listingsStart with clubs in Rochester, MN, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.
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Rochester Chess is a nonprofit chess organization serving players in Rochester, Minnesota and the surrounding area. The club organizes one major annual event, the Rochester Chess Festival, along with smaller casual, s...
Nearby — outside Rochester
The Minnesota State Chess Association (MSCA) supports chess across Minnesota through tournaments, scholastic chess, affiliate clubs, statewide events, and community programs. This Chess67 page is an informational list...
Upcoming Tournaments
3 listingsUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Rochester, MN first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
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Nearby — outside Rochester
2026 MN Class Champs Blitz The Minnesota State Chess Association will hold a separate US Chess-rated blitz tournament on Saturday evening, November 7, 2026, as part of the Class Championships weekend. Format US Chess...
2026 MN Class Championships The Minnesota State Chess Association Class Championships will be held November 7-8, 2026 at the Renaissance Bloomington Hotel in Bloomington. This US Chess-rated event groups players into...
2026 Minnesota State Senior Championship The 2026 Minnesota State Senior Championship will be held October 23-25 at the Chess Castle of Minnesota in Edina. The event is open to players age 50 or older as of October 25...
Upcoming Events
Upcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Rochester, MN and nearby areas.
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